Evercare Hospital Dhaka has observes the World Stroke Day 2022 on Saturday by launching a progressive ‘Hyper Acute Stroke Care Unit’, a press release said Saturday.
The hospital also organized a press meet on the occasion.
This year the theme of day is ‘The Power of Saving #precious time’.
In the newly launched unit, skilled medical staff and experienced doctors will be available 24/7 to provide emergency care to stroke patients. This unit will provide thrombolytic therapy for hyper acute stroke patients followed by post-thrombolysis patient care under the direct supervision of expert team. The unit has dedicated beds for hyper acute stroke patients. Patients now can get advanced treatment for stroke from this unit.
Prof. Dr. Firoz Ahmed Quraishi, president of the Bangladesh Neurology Society, attended the inaugural ceremony as the chief guest. Professor Dr. Abu Nasir Rizvi from the Neurology Department of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) was present as special guest. MD and CEO Dr. Ratnadeep Chaskar, director of medical services Dr. Arif Mahmud, Dr. Khandker Mahbubar Rahman, senior consultant and coordinator of Neurology Department at Evercare Hospital Dhaka were also present.
